{
  "id": 5207370,
  "title": "MapQuest is back, at the top of the charts, and rushing to add Android Auto support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/mapquest-is-back-at-the-top-of-the-charts-and-rushing-to-add-android",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-02T23:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/09/02/mapquest-app-top-charts-android-auto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MapQuest, a mapping app that has been around for 30 years, is experiencing a resurgence and has climbed to the top of app store charts. The original mapping app, which was last heard from in a while, is now the most popular free app on the App Store for iOS users, ranking at #8, and on Android's Play Store, it is #5 in the US. This sudden popularity can be attributed to MapQuest's refusal to update \"Lake Ontario\" on its platform in response to a recent executive order in the US, which prompted Google Maps and Apple Maps to update their maps. The brand's stand against what MapQuest calls \"Lake America\" has reminded many of the app's existence, leading to increased popularity. MapQuest is working quickly to add support for Android Auto, a feature it already has for CarPlay on iPhones. While the app lags behind Google Maps and others in terms of live transit and other features, it does offer turn-by-turn navigation, live traffic data, and more. MapQuest is currently owned by advertising company System1.",
  "summary": "In a “that’s a name I’ve not heard in a long time” move, MapQuest is back to being a household name, as the original mapping app has found itself as the top of app store charts – it’s also rushing to add support for Android Auto. more…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Android Auto 17.6 update rolling out with redesigned logo [Gallery]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/android-auto-17-6-update-rolling-out-with-redesigned-logo-gallery",
        "published": "2026-09-01T13:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}